LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, 3WEST

Sgmc-Health-1; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low healthcare insurance premiums

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

On-the-job training

Job summary

SGMC Health in Valdosta, GA seeks a Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the 3WEST department, 12 HR Day Shift (0645-1915). The role supports RN with assessments, procedures, and documentation in a hospital setting. Competitive benefits and growth opportunities accompany this position.

Applicants must hold a Georgia LPN license and CPR certification; one year of acute care experience is preferred. Strong teamwork and patient-centered care are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in the State of Georgia.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR required.
• One year of acute care experience preferred.
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to read and interpret policies and standards.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, intervention, documentation, and evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the RN in gathering assessment data.
• Perform and assist with procedures.
• Document care provided.
• Operate clinical equipment and patient information systems.
• Support SGMC Health's mission, vision, values, and standards.

Skills

LPN care

CPR

Teamwork

Communication

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Education

LPN license (GA)

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Clinical equipment

Job description

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose

No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence

We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit.

We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance.

We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION : Main Campus

DEPARTMENT: 3WEST

SCHEDULE: Full Time, 12 HR Day Shift, 0645-1915

POSITION SUMMARY

• Assists the RN in gathering assessment data.
• Performs and assists with procedures.
• Documents care provided.
• Operates clinical equipment and patient information systems.
• Maintains an atmosphere which ensuresSGMC Health'smission, vision, values, code of conduct, goals, policies and standards are consistently supported and enforced.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Education, Certification, & Licensure:
• Current LPN License in State of Georgia.
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR required.
• One (1) year experience in related acute care specialty preferred.
• Ability to work well individually and as a team member.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patient/family units.
• Ability to read and interpret policies and standards.
• Strong clinical skills in assessment, intervention, documentation and evaluation.
• Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, a variety of cultures, and/or persons occasionally exhibiting stressed behaviors.
• Ability to operate clinical equipment, computer and telecommunications devices.

WORKING CONDITIONS - ADA INFORMATION

Works primarily in hospital setting. Requires considerable standing, mental effort, stooping, bending, lifting (in excess of fifty (50) lbs.), pushing objects (carts, beds, and wheelchairs). Likely to be exposed to blood and body fluids, including infectious diseases. Uses medical, equipment, telecommunications devices and patient information systems on a regular basis. Physical functional capacity for healthcare as defined by the Saunders Method (very heavy).

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